Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population.

We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for Substance Use Disorder Counselors (SUDC) to provide substance abuse screening, brief interventions, therapy for individuals and groups, and coordinate referrals for patients. As the Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC), the responsibilities also include providing leadership and training to staff related to chemical dependency issues, and serving as a subject matter expert in the cross-functional treatment team.

* Registered Intern status or certification/registration from a California State Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Services certifying agency is required.

Responsibilities:

Completes all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements.
Develops and maintains community resources information and contacts related to assigned patient population. Acts as a liaison and may provide consultations with community agencies.
Participates in the design and implementation of mental health and substance abuse service delivery, working closely with multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Provides direct substance abuse counseling services, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family counseling, targeting assigned patient population groups experiencing substance abuse/dependency disorders. Provides support and assistance to maintain patients' treatment and recovery.
Provides substance abuse education and referral information to patients, families, and other staff members in the areas of substance abuse counseling and treatment services.
Provides substance abuse screening and assessments. Participates in the development of patients' individualized care plans. Assesses patients' need for enrollment in medical, self-help programs, outpatient services, and/or residential facilities and makes referrals, if necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Registered Intern status or certification/registration from a California State Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Services certifying agency required.
High School diploma (or GED equivalent) required.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
1 year experience in providing counseling required; 2 years of experience providing counseling to assigned patient demographics, such as patients diagnosed with serious mental illness or HIV, preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish may be required depending on site/location.
Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:
Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months;
No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations;
No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.

Rewards:

Job type:
Regular Full Time
Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

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The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited…